Buccaneers vs. Colts: NFL Week 12 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Buccaneers vs. Colts
Buccaneers vs. Colts
The early good times of the Buccaneers have seemed to diminish as they've lost five of their last six. The earlier part of the season is showing it was an easier schedule, and now they're playing a tougher one, and it looks as though their potential playoff hopes are diminishing. The Colts are hanging around at 5-5, and they're only two games out in the AFC South, but losing both games to the Jaguars will make it tough. Gardner Minshew has done well taking over for Anthony Richardson, with Jonathan Taylor back as the lead back, but at just 3.8 yards per carry, he continues to regress from his 2021 breakout season. The Buccaneers are dealing with a lot of injuries to some important players, specifically on the defensive side, which has impacted them because the offense has played well the last few games. The Colts’ offense has also been involved in some high-scoring games, so this could definitely go that way.
Pick: Over 44.5 (-110)
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Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
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A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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